After Beyond Yoga suppliers stiffed workers, DOL recovers $1.1M in wages, damages

The athleisure brand agreed to update its vendor code of conduct and establish a monitoring program as part of a compliance agreement with the agency.

By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 9, 2024

GM plans sourcing shift for EV models no longer eligible for tax credit

The automaker said two minor components were preventing some vehicles from qualifying for a $7,500 purchase incentive.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 4, 2024

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The Supply Chain Dive Outlook on 2021

The early parts of 2021 reveal a continuation of 2020's trends, making it clear the pandemic will affect the supply chain ecosystem long term. 

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Biden administration extends China tariff exclusions — again

The exemptions spare hundreds of import categories from added duties started under the Trump administration.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2024

US lawmakers back Bangladesh garment workers’ demand for fair wages

A group of legislators called on the American Apparel & Footwear Association to commit to long-term sourcing relationships and increased purchasing prices.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 4, 2024

‘Mafia-style’: A look at Temu’s latest allegations that Shein has a chokehold on the supply chain

The ultra-fast fashion company accuses its larger rival of being “a glorified label maker” that bullies suppliers into loyalty.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 21, 2023

Amazon’s logistics, delivery services expanded beyond its website in 2023

The company launched offerings like Supply Chain by Amazon and Amazon Shipping while fine-tuning its fulfillment network.

By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2023

Rail border crossings reopen at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection had shut down the vital trade gateways in the wake of surging immigration activity.

By Larry Avila • Updated Dec. 22, 2023

UFCW backs proposed grant program protecting supply chain workers

The Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Stabilization Act would help cover “disaster-related costs” for farm, grocery and meatpacking workers.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 14, 2023

6 reasons why global supply chains are shifting

Political risk, emissions and lead times are just some of the drivers pushing companies toward onshoring, nearshoring and friendshoring decisions.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 13, 2023

Nearshoring apparel: Inside DXL’s pivot to Central America

The clothing maker is one of many eyeing the region, but economic and policy barriers could stand in the way of greater investment.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 12, 2023

DOL shifts to a per-violation penalty for certain child labor infractions

The change from the previous per-child basis is another enforcement shift in a year where federal regulators cracked down on child labor law violators.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 11, 2023

Nestlé, Kraft defeat egg producers in price-fixing case

An Illinois federal jury found Cal-Maine and other egg giants liable for limiting the supply of the protein in 2004-2008 in an effort to drive up costs. 

By Chris Casey • Dec. 4, 2023

US loses trade dispute over access to Canada’s dairy market

Farm groups called the ruling a "surprising setback" that weakens the value of the USMCA.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 1, 2023

Former GM procurement manager convicted in supplier bribery scheme

Hyoung Nam So was found guilty of securing a $100 million contract for a South Korean auto parts supplier in exchange for millions in cash.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 30, 2023

Cargill bolsters traceability efforts to end deforestation in South America

One of the world's largest commodities traders is moving up its timeline to eliminate land use conversion from supply chains in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 29, 2023

How the US is leveraging its spending power to strengthen supply chains

Creating demand signals and convening key industry players are critical tools in the government's procurement playbook, a White House adviser told Supply Chain Dive.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2023

White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council

After years of focusing on supply chains’ role in the economy, President Joe Biden is expanding high-level meetings on the topic.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023

IRS bumps 401(k) contribution limit to $23K for 2024

The $500 increase affects all salaried employees, whether at retailers, warehouses, manufacturers, trucking firms or other employers.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 6, 2023

Biden administration selects 31 ‘tech hubs’

The hubs will focus on a range of technologies, including battery manufacturing, AI-driven biotechnology and quantum computing.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 27, 2023

‘It has already begun’: Senate sounds off on climate disruption to supply chains

With droughts and heat waves affecting crops and shipping routes this year, the budget committee looked at the rising costs extreme weather will have on supply lines.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2023

Workhorse Aero looks to add Horsefly drone to UPS Flight Forward FAA certificate

The approval and partnership would allow Workhorse to scale faster towards its last-mile delivery goals.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 25, 2023

The US, South Korea and Japan are piloting a supply chain warning system. What does that mean?

As the U.S. looks to counter China’s dominance in critical mineral supply and processing, it’s leveraging alliances to better share data and resources.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 23, 2023

DOL won’t extend overtime rule comment period

Stakeholder submissions for the rule, which would expand overtime eligibility to those paid about $55,068 per year, will still be due Nov. 7.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 18, 2023

Meat snack maker fined $140K, faced shipping restrictions for child labor violations

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up enforcement activity and putting employers "on notice" as it reports a significant rise in the number of children illegally working at facilities.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Oct. 17, 2023

California governor signs 2 climate disclosure bills into law

One of the new laws will require businesses with revenue of more than $1 billion to publicly report their greenhouse gas emissions each year.  

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 13, 2023